Stories for June 25th 2004

Friday, June 25th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Penguin News Update.

Headlines:
Ten years of midwinter madness; European funding bid progresses: agreement signed; New oil exploration company for Falklands drilling; More problems forWorld Discoverer; Councillors meet Bielsa; Murder on St Helena.

Friday, June 25th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Russian vessel will rescue Chilean fisherman.

The Chilean crewmember isolated in a cabin bed of the fishing vessel “Globalpesca 1” with severe lumbar pains that prevent him from working will be evacuated by a Russian fishing vessel heading for Punta Arenas, according to the latest reports from the local press.

Friday, June 25th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Kirchner leads trade delegation to China.

Argentine President Nestor Kirchner and a delegation of 270 businessmen, ministers and provincial governors left on Thursday for China where next Monday they will begin an official state visit with the purpose of increasing trade and political contacts with the Asian giant.